Washington Wizards Re-Sign Anthony Gill

As the Wizards continue to make offseason decisions, the team announced on Thursday that they are re-signing forward Anthony Gill. This is a good move for the Wizards because despite his limited minutes, Gill has been a solid veteran presence and locker room leader. These characteristics have garnered tremendous respect from his teammates and will be needed for the Wizards young roster.

As Marvin Bagley III is being helped off the court after an injury on the previous play, Anthony Gill walks up and appears to pray over him.

Gill is known for his spirituality. That display of character is why Gill’s teammates have so much respect for him.#FortheDistrict pic.twitter.com/Sk4x0Ydm7x

— Carita Parks (@CaritaCParks) April 2, 2024

Gill has appeared in 179 games (15 starts) in his four seasons in Washington, averaging 3.6 points and 1.8 rebounds per game. In 50 games (three starts) last season, Gill averaged 3.8 points and 1.9 rebounds while shooting .469 from the field. 

Wizards head coach Brian Keefe credits Anthony Gill for giving the team a spark late in the third quarter to turn the game around which ultimately led to a victory. #NBA pic.twitter.com/s7v07PfJv5

— Double Take Sports (@dbltakesports) March 9, 2024

The Charlotte, N.C. native was named the recipient of the Washington Wizards E.B. Henderson Team Award in April 2024, marking the second time he has been named the winner (2023-24; 2021-22). He received the honor for his work in the Washington, D.C. community. In addition, Gill was recognized as one of five finalists for the 2023-24 J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award.

I was being nosey and ended up learning a dope, personal story from Anthony Gill about the I Corinthians bible verse tattooed on his arm. #DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/JtRvNDzc06

— Carita Parks (@CaritaCParks) January 12, 2023

Prior to signing with Washington, he played for BC Khimki in Russia (2017-2020) and Yeşilgiresun Belediye in Turkey (2016-2017).

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